The Effect of Hybrid Tele-rehabilitation Versus In Person Rehabilitation on Pain and Function in Patients With Knee Osteoarthritis

Summary

People with knee osteoarthritis often need regular physiotherapy sessions to reduce pain and improve movement. Attendance of in-person sessions can be difficult because of travel and time. This study aims to learn if combining in-person and video sessions using Zoom works for people with knee osteoarthritis. The main questions it aims to answer are : * Does combining in-person and video sessions improve pain and physical function in people with knee osteoarthritis? * Does combining in-person and video sessions improve adherence to the exercise program? * Are people satisfied with video sessions using Zoom? The researchers will compare the use of one in-person session and one video session per week to the standard care of two in-person sessions per week. Participants will : * Attend either (one in-person and one video session per week) or (two in-person sessions per week) for 8 weeks. * Perform exercise program that suits their needs during in-person and video sessions. * Record the number of attended sessions over 8 weeks. * Complete questionnaires about pain, physical function at the start and the end of the study. * Complete questionnaire about usability and satisfaction at the end of the study.

Eligibility

Inclusion Criteria:

* Mild to moderate knee osteoarthritis.
* Age 40 to 80 years old.
* Body Mass Index \< 34 kg/m2.
* Numeric pain rating scale \> 4 out of 10.
* Pain for more than 3 months.
* Morning stiffness lasting \< 30 minutes (standard clinical criteria of knee osteoarthritis)
* Pain and crepitus with active motion (e.g., walking, sit to stand, stair climbing) (standard clinical criteria of knee osteoarthritis)
* Access to the device with an internet connection.
* Ability to use electronic devices or smart phones.

Exclusion Criteria:

* Severe knee osteoarthritis and limited mobility or bonded to a wheelchair.
* Body Mass Index \> 34 kg/m2
* On a waiting list for hip or knee surgery.
* Undergoing other forms of rehabilitation.
* Previous knee arthroplasty.
* Recent knee surgery within 6 months.
* Received cortisone injection within the previous 30 days.
* Rheumatoid arthritis, bilateral knee morning stiffness \> 30 minutes.
* Unstable medical conditions.

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